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Tennesee returns to the field to start the second half of the NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 29, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

First Look at Illinois Football's Bowl Game Opponent: Tennessee Volunteers

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 8, 2025

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks the sideline Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, during the Big Ten football championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Big Ten Power Rankings Finalized Before College Football Playoff

Cory Pappas

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Dec 8, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) and head coach Lincoln Riley react after the game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

How Close USC Came to Crashing the College Football Playoff

Charlie Viehl

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Dec 7, 2025

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is shown after their game Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Illinois beat Wisconsin 34-10.

MARK HOFFMAN/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL

Illinois Defensive Tackle Jeremiah Warren to Enter Transfer Portal: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Dec 6, 2025

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Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Music City Bowl Outlook: Can Illinois Meet the Moment in an SEC Showdown?

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 6, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Trey Petty, Easton Baker Plan to Enter Transfer Portal: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Dec 4, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the sidelines during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Illinois Early Signing Day Superlatives: Who Stood Out in the Illini's 2026 Class?

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 3, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on during the second quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Why Omarion Miller is Key to Julian Lewis' Future with Colorado

Cory Pappas

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Dec 3, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team down the Illini Walk before an NCAA football game with the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Flips 2026 Offensive Lineman Micah Smith From UCLA: Why it Matters

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 3, 2025

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gives a hand to players before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why Illinois Tapping Into the JUCO Pipeline Is More Than Just a Quick Fix

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 3, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Flips 2026 Running Back Javari Barnett From Alabama: Why it Speaks Volumes

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 3, 2025

Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker sacked South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers three times on Saturday.

Five Prospects Who Improved Their 2026 NFL Draft Stock in Week 14

Daniel Flick

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Dec 3, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Final Regular Season Big Ten Power Rankings As Conference Title Weekend Approaches

Cory Pappas

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Dec 2, 2025

The Illinois football team gathers on the snow mounds inside Gies Memorial Stadium after its 20-13 win over Northwestern on Saturday in its season finale in Champaign, Illinois.

Social Media Swirls Around Illinois Football's Snowy Win Over Northwestern

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 30, 2025

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks across the field as the team arrives prior to the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

Illinois Lands Top JUCO Recruits in TJ Taylor and Jakwon Morris: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Nov 30, 2025

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is shown after their game Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Illinois beat Wisconsin 34-10.

MARK HOFFMAN/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL

Illinois Offers Another Top JUCO Recruit in Archie Chambers: What it Means

Jared Shlensky

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Nov 30, 2025

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offers Three-Star Safety Jabarri Lofton: What it Means

Jared Shlensky

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Nov 30, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) warms up before a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' Rivalry Win Over Northwestern

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 30, 2025

Snow blanketed Illinois's campus ahead of the Fighting Illini's game against Northwestern.

Northwestern-Illinois Clash Turned Into a Winter Wonderland

Patrick Andres

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Nov 29, 2025

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